Congratulations to the most recent winner of the James Boutress Award, ​

Carol Laskey

Each year the Insurance Auditors Association of the Central States has the privilege of recognizing an auditor within the Central States region whom his or her peers have nominated for their contribution to the insurance auditor profession.

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Jim Boutress was a premium auditor for the Great American Insurance Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jim was very active in both the local CPCU society as well as the Insurance Auditors Association. Jim was a strong advocate of certification and continuing education. He always encouraged those who worked for him to be active in these organizations as well. Jim taught the INS 21, 22 & 23 IIA courses. He would always make himself available during breaks and lunch to answer questions from his students.

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Jim was a nationally know bridge player and also was a "sports nut". He refereed for high school football, which is what he was doing at the time he suffered his heart attack.

In the late 70's, Jim passed away while recovering from open-heart surgery. In 1979, the Insurance Auditors Association of the Central States established the Jaines Boutress Award, to honor that person who unselfishly has helped and inspired his or her fellow auditors to obtain a higher standard of knowledge and professionalism.

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